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Inevitably, there will be some groups which feel
that they should be given distinct representation and who
have not been so identified this time.
Further thought
will be given to them in considering our next step, in
1995, when the number of functional constituencies is to be
increased to 30, or fully one half of this Council.
7.
In this context, I think it worthwhile noting the
general difficulty of identifying the electorates for the
functional constituencies. Our aim in these transition
years is to ensure that the community's interests are
properly represented, both geographically and by
Occupation.
Definition and registration of the electorate
for the former is relatively easy, for the latter less so
even where the function itself is readily identifiable.
8.
All are
Tourism provides a useful illustration.
agreed on the importance of this sector to the economy and
the desirability of its interests being represented on this
Council. Identifying an electorate without duplication of
interest proved rather more difficult, but we believe that
we have now arrrived at a satisfactory solution.